In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO novel Chapter 599

Chapter 599 Skylar Is Your Ex

Tobias did not respond to Gavin’s question. He wanted to avoid the topic as he did not wish to discuss his romantic life with others.

However, Gavin was certain that, even though Tobias had broken off his engagement, the latter was seeing someone new.

The hickeys and scratches on his neck explained everything.

During the brief chat with Tobias, Gavin had also mentioned that he did not intend to leave the country anytime soon.

Even though Tobias did not ask for the reason, Gavin offered it willingly as he began to air his grievances. “My mom has started to arrange for my marriage. She kept saying that I’m already over thirty, and it’s time for me to settle down. She has even threatened to sever all ties with me if I don’t do that.”

Tobias could empathize with how Gavin felt. Marriage of convenience was common for families like theirs. After all, for businesses, it was all about cooperating to achieve mutual benefits.

Happily ever after only belonged to fairy tales. In reality, the most important thing was that both families were of similar social status.

There was a lady whom Gavin had dated for a few years. Tobias had even met her a few times. She was an attractive lady, but the both of them still broke up in the end.

With a hint of sorrow in his voice, Gavin smiled and said, “When I told my mom that I wanted to marry Laurel, she said that other than bringing endless trouble into my life, marrying her would not bring me any benefits. Her family is not well-to-do, and we belong to two separate worlds. Due to our different upbringings, we wouldn’t have any similar values. Even if I gave her a credit card, she wouldn’t even know what to spend on.”

Tobias fell silent as he recalled that he had a similar conversation with Claudia previously. Claudia had also questioned him about Skylar’s value in his life.

However, Tobias had never needed to rely on anyone, much less a woman.

Gavin became increasingly dejected as he spoke. As Tobias promised Skylar that he would be back before she slept, he got up to pay the bill. Noticing Gavin’s slightly drunken state, he asked, “Will you be able to get home yourself?”

Gavin nodded and replied with slurred speech, “How can I let Mr. Ford send me back? I’ve already called for a driver. Where are you heading to? Do you need a lift?”

Gavin’s house was just a short distance away from Tobias’, so he had assumed that they would be traveling home together.